News January 1 brings a new statewide regulatory system for consumable hemp products HB445 establishes a statewide licensing, testing, labeling, taxation and enforcement system regulating who may sell consumable hemp products in Alabama, effective January 1. Mary Claire Wooten28 minutes ago
Governor Governor awards funds to assist domestic violence victims across Alabama Seventeen Alabama nonprofit agencies that focus on domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance. StaffFebruary 13, 2021
Health Black Alabamians make up 11 percent of COVID vaccinations, but data incomplete The data also shows 32 percent of vaccinations were among races that were unknown or not reported. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 13, 2021
Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims continue to increase The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Elections Former Ambassador Lynda Blanchard appears poised for Senate run Blanchard is one of several candidates speculated to be likely to run for the Senate. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment Forensic Sciences is the sole forensic testing provider for more than 450 law enforcement agencies. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Education Montgomery County BOE, SPLC settle student expulsion lawsuits SPLC sued on behalf of two students who were falsely accused of having a gun and expelled despite being found innocent. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
Economy Hope Enterprise, Goldman Sachs partner to aid underserved small businesses The program expects to serve up to 5,000 businesses and support 30,000 employees and their family members throughout the region. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
Infrastructure Alabama State Port Authority names chief commercial officer Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority as the new chief commercial officer. StaffFebruary 10, 2021